Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Cider Compote Recipe

For an out-of-the-ordinary breakfast on fall or winter mornings, try these spiced pumpkin pancakes. The accompanying compote made with apple pie filling is the crowning touch. —Marge Mitchell, Portland, Oregon

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Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in cider and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pie filling and butter. Remove from the heat; set aside and keep warm.

For pancakes, place oats in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Transfer to a large bowl; add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pie spice, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, pumpkin, syrup and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened; fold in 1/2 cup pecans.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle; flatten with the back of a spoon. Turn when the undersides are browned; cook until the second sides are golden brown. Serve with compote and remaining pecans. Store leftover compote in the refrigerator.Yield: 14 pancakes (5 cups compote).

Editor’s Note: Leftover compote may be served with hot cereal or vanilla ice cream. It’s also a tasty condiment for pork chops.

Originally published as Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Cider Compote in Country Woman Christmas
Annual 2009, p30

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"I thought the apple overpowered the pumpkin pancakes. The pancakes were dense so eating more than one was a challenge for me. I loved the compote, but would suggest using it on a plain pancake or a cinnamon pancake."